Pekin, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pekin Police Department serves the city of Pekin, IL in Tazewell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,367 violent crimes and 3,310 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 177.1 per 100k residents, which is 66.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 157.8 per 100k, 3.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate177.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,367 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents384 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,310 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,580 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 177.1 | F | 2367 | 106.2 | +66.8% |
| Property Crime | 157.8 | C | 3310 | 163.6 | -3.6% |
| Homicide | 3.2 | F | 14 | 0.5 | +504.3% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 154 | 3.5 | -8.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.3 | B | 384 | 22.3 | -13.2% |
| Burglary | 25.8 | C | 522 | 24.0 | +7.2% |
| Larceny | 119.2 | C | 2580 | 116.4 | +2.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.9 | A | 194 | 22.2 | -41.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pekin | 0 miles | D 139.0 | A 69.5 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 56.0% lower |
| Marquette Heights | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 76.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.7% lower |
| Bartonville | 6 miles | F 173.6 | C 190.9 | Violent: 2.0% lower Property: 21.0% higher |
| East Peoria | 8 miles | D 150.1 | B 145.5 | Violent: 15.3% lower Property: 7.8% lower |
| Delavan | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 311.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.4% higher |